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Acadianartist
I am thinking of treating myself to a nice riding coat in the new year, especially if I can find some good sales. What are your favorites for riding? I like long coats because they cover my legs, but they must have slits on the side or a front that opens from the bottom for riding. The warmer, the better, as I ride in very cold, below freezing weather and snow. A hood is nice, but a high collar even better since I'd be wearing a helmet anyway, but I like a collar that covers my neck.

I've been eyeing the Equidry coat out of the UK, but they are so oversized, I think it would annoy me. I understand that they are made to fit over many layers, however, I have having a lot of extra material flopping around. And since I'm short, I feel like I would just feel lost in it.

I have a great riding skirt so a shorter coat would also work with my riding skirt if you have suggestions for those. What are your favorite brands for winter riding?
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I was trying to find a link to the Mountain Horse coat I have had for years but I don't think they make it anymore!

It's lightweight, water and wind proof. Had zippers on the vents. Long, mid thigh length with riding slits you could button or unbutton. A high collar and detachable hood. Lots of pockets.
Because it is a lighter weight coat I'd just layer wool sweater, vest, etc depending on how cold it was. I've worn it in negative temps (F) with no issue.
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Acadianartist said:
Yes, y'all reminded me that pockets are important too! I need space for my phone and Rusty says I need lots of space for treats!
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This is the closest I could find to the one I have.
www.thedrillshed.com

2022 Mountain Horse Unisex Eagle Stable Parka 3405042204 - Blue - Womens

Mountain Horse Womens: Functional water- and windresistant padded parka with a practical and comfortable fit. ...
www.thedrillshed.com www.thedrillshed.com

This one is mine. I think I've had it since 2014 and it's been abused. I've bought a Columbia coat to ride in and I still like this one better.

Product Sleeve Collar Electric blue Button

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redbadger said:
Navy surplus peacoat. Impervious to wind, rain/snow resistant, high collar. Mine hits me just mid thigh, but I am also short.
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I love these too! I've gotten to the point I don't want to wear mine out, unless I really need it I don't wear it. The only thing I don't like about the one I have, pockets don't button or zip, easily remedied by a simple button but I haven't done it.

I had a WWII Swedish army wool overcoat I regret trading off. It was long(mid calf?), riding slits but it big it draped well on a horse, double breasted with a full collar. I always felt majestic in it, like I should of been weilding a sword..or M1 garand..lol
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ACinATX said:
I have that exact coat! What are the odds??? I got it on eBay many years ago -- I wonder if I got yours?

That coat is a tank. But it's soooooo heavy.
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Maybe you did!! That'd be funny :ROFLMAO:

They are heavy. I had to look on ebay to see what they are going for now, I bought mine for $40?
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